Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- George Leeman
- Medieval Prisons
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Viking Boot
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Ouse Bridge
- Jubbergate
- Monk Bar
- The York Hoard
- The 1190 Massacre
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Our Lady's Row
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Female Prison
- View from Station Rise